Our enthusiastic, well-trained Playworks Program Coordinators manage a safe and inclusive recess where children are inspired to get off the sidelines and into the game. They employ play and physical activity as tools for generating more community and family involvement through teaching and implementing conflict resolution strategies. This is a full-time non-exempt position that lasts for the school year.

Location:
Brooklyn, NY

Vancouver, WA

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Program Duties (if applicable):
Planning and implementing sports and play based programming during recess, in school and after school hours at a public elementary school.

Recess - create a safe and inclusive playground yard and be a significant presence on the yard by organizing and playing large games with 20+ students as well as role modeling positive behavior

Junior Coach Program – organize a youth leadership program by facilitating trainings and working with teachers and staff

Class Game Time - lead individual classes in skills building, cooperative games, and activities to increase awareness of rules and boundaries at recess

Out-of-School Program – organize a homework/snack and a physical activity period for around 15 students focusing on building a community as well as reinforcing the Playworks philosophy

Interscholastic leagues - recruit and coach students for developmental sports leagues. This includes building a school community and coordinating volunteers